How far is Fulton, AL from Failetown, AL?
The driving distance from Fulton, AL to Failetown, AL is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fulton and Failetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton and Failetown.
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Start on Main Street Circle
14 m · 4 sec · Main Street Circle
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Turn right onto Main Street South
103 m · 9 sec · Main Street South
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Turn slight right
1.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Noble Avenue West
104 m · 16 sec · Noble Avenue West
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Turn left
16.8 mi · 40 min
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Continue on Wood Bluff Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · Wood Bluff Road
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Turn slight left onto Pearl Drive
64 m · 14 sec · Pearl Drive
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Turn right onto Wood Bluff Road
32 m · 5 sec · Wood Bluff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wood Bluff Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulton and Failetown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
16.8 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Fulton and Sunny near Failetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fulton to Failetown?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Fulton and 14.8 miles from Failetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fulton and Sunny near Failetown.
Stop Ideas Near Thomasville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thomasville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Failetown. Straight-line distance: 19.52 mi (31.41 km).
#1 Fulton
Town in Alabama
| Population | 242 |
| Coordinates | 31.7884900, -87.7272200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Failetown
Ghost town in Clarke County, Alabama
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9279300, -88.0164000 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Failetown (-88.0164, 31.92793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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